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1967 Roadster

The C3 was to have been introduced in ‘67 but delays gave the Stingray one more year and in retrospect it has proven to be the most attractive and popular of the midyear cars. One would expect few changes to be introduced in a year which was essentially in a holding pattern but this did not occur. The fender louvers became five angled slots, much of the body script and fender emblems were eliminated creating a much cleaner look. Even the ever-changing gas cap seemed to disappear into the body being crossed flags on a body colored cap. The 427 cid motor had increased in popularity, now accounting for 42% of all Corvettes sold. 427 cid equipped cars also received a new unique hood with a choice of four color stripes (color choice was determined by the car’s external color). The back up lights that had become standard in ‘66 became a pair of rectangular lenses located above the licence plate housing. Even the wheels were cleaned up for this last year. The standard rally wheels, painted metal with wide chrome trim rims and small center caps still managed to look classy. The optional wheels lost their knock offs because of safety concerns but as a result looked better then ever. There were even a few internal changes including changes to the pleat pattern on the seats and the moving of the emergency brake handle to the center console. While sales were down by over four thousand from the previous year, today the ‘67 has become the most highly prized of the short-lived Sting Ray generation. And the most highly prized color in ‘67, a dark metallic green color called Goodwood Green.

The model: This is the '67 Roadster Alan built for the contest.  There are no major modifications or trick detailing on the model, just pretty much built from the box.

"The body was painted with Model Master Turquoise Metallic (2945) after being primed with Metallic Silver base.  This was not a Corvette color choice in 1967, but I think it should have been.  The tan interior gives the car a more subtle look."

"The sidepipes take up a lot  room under the rocker panels.. but they really give the '67 Vette a sports car look.  I glued 1/8" strips of clear plastic to simulate side windows partly rolled up.. to cover the seam between the interior bucket and the body."

"The tires were flatten on the bottoms (see Ismael's Hints & Tips column) and the sidewalls were dulled on the insides to look more realistic."

"After taking five (5) pictures of the interior.. this is the best one (somehow my camera & I don't work well together). The dash instruments were detailed and normal interior trim was painted...  but nothing extra was added.."

"The engine was detailed with yellow sparkplug wires, wiring was added for the alternator, voltage regulator and the fuel line from the tripower to the fuel pump... and heater hoses were also added.  This was the most enjoyable part of building the model, detailing the engine compartment."

Comments:

"I would build this model again.. but next time as a small block Roadster '67..  painted Sunfire Yellow with the Black interior.  The chrome parts, especially the bumpers and windshield were very disappointing, how the plating on the edges had not been applied properly... but overall this is a great kit with 90% of all the parts fitting together without modification."

If you would like to contact Alan on this model his e-mail address is:  ar@pdqnet.com

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